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The United States Department of Education (USDOL) believes that expanding apprenticeships in the United States (U.S.) can play an important role in meeting the demand for skilled workers, improve wages and economic opportunities for workers, boost U.S. business, and bolster America’s competitiveness in the global economy. Registered apprenticeship programs enable employers to develop and apply industry standards to training programs that can increase productivity and improve the quality of the workforce. Employers who sponsor apprentices attract and retain highly qualified employees by providing on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and guaranteed wage structure.

The South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) have formed a specialized, collaborative partnership to deliver 12 Miami-Dade Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Career and Technical Training programs in four Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

The program is designed to help fill the employment gap, and expose students to trades such as Bricklayer, Carpentry, Heating and Air-conditioning Installer Servicer, Drywall Finisher/Painter, Electrician, Elevator Constructor, Insulation Worker, Operating Engineer, Pipefitter (Construction), Plumber, and Sheet Metal Worker.

The Miami-Dade Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Career and Technical Training is a 23-month program will target 120 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible M-DCPS 11th and 12th grade students. The first year, the 11th graders will complete one hundred fifty classroom-training hours. The second year, 12th graders will complete an additional one hundred fifty classroom-training hours in one of the Pre-Apprenticeship programs. Students participating in the program will be provided with a network of resources that provide a unique pathway into employment. You may qualify to participate if you are:

• Miami-Dade County resident
• Miami-Dade County Public School student attending one of the following schools:
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  • Coral Gables Senior High School
  • Miami Edison Senior High School
  • Homestead Senior High School
  • Miami Carol City Senior High School


• At least 16 years of age
• In the 11th grade
• Receives free and/or reduced lunch and meet one of the following barrier(s):
  • Basic Skill Deficient (below 9th grade)
  • English Language Learner
  • Grade Level Behind
  • Youth Offender
  • Homeless or Runaway
  • Foster Child
  • Individual with Disabilities
  • Pregnant/ Parenting Youth